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Cucumber watermelon salad

Try planting watermelon and cucumbers in your garden or community garden - it's a great way for kids to learn about food. You can also start a small herb garden in your kitchen, so your family can enjoy fresh herbs. Kids can paint small terra cotta pots and choose their favourite herbs to plant.

Ingredients

• ½ seedless watermelon, rind removed, flesh cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks
• 1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, and cut into ¼-inch ) 0.5 cm) slices
• 1 Tbsp canola or extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh basil
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine watermelon and cucumber. Drizzle with oil. Add basil and cheese; gently toss to combine.

Source: Dietitians of Canada, Cook! Celebrate Food from Field to Table, 2011

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